6. These are the legitimate offspring. Yet they are only seekers; hence
learn that true seekers are very dear in God’s esteem, and are entered upon his
register. To desire communion with God is a purifying thing. Oh to hunger and
thirst more and more after a clear vision of the face of God; this will lead us
to purge ourselves from all filthiness. Really awakened souls seek the Lord
above everything, and as this is not the usual desire of mankind, they are
despised by men but loved by God. The expression O Jacob is a very
difficult one, unless it be true indeed that the God of Jacob here condescends
to be called Jacob, and takes upon himself the name of his chosen people.
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